Maurice G. Rice, Jr., Emeritus

Maurice Rice

Maurice G. Rice, Jr.

Over the span of his career as an attorney, Maurice Rice has given free legal assistance to those in need. He obtained funding to support pro bono services in Portage County through his work with the Portage County Legal Aid Society. He also served as President and is a past Board member of the Portage County Legal Aid Society.

Maury was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Gaylord Nelson Poverty Warrior award at the 46th annual CAP Services Awards Reception on May 30, 2012 in Waupaca. He received this award for his pro bono efforts. CAP Services is a private, nonprofit community action agency that has been helping low-income people in Marquette, Outagamie, Portage, Waupaca and Waushara counties attain economic and emotional self-sufficiency since 1966.

In addition, Maury was presented with the 2011 John Klismet Justiceworks Award at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Celebration on January 17, 2011. The award is presented by Justiceworks, Ltd. in recognition of an individual’s contribution to the justice system and honor volunteers whose efforts advance programs and practices of justice that secure right relationships within communities.

Maury has also served as an elected official and Board member for what is now called the Wisconsin Disability Rights Organization and is a current member of the United States Power Squadron, a non-profit boating education organization.

Education

University of Minnesota (1962)
University of Wisconsin (J.D. 1966)
Member of Wisconsin Law Review (1993-1996)

Professional Activities

State Bar of Wisconsin
Construction
Elder Law
Public Interest

Community Activities

Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission
Supreme Court Appointee
Chair of the Public Awareness Committee
Portage County Library Foundation Board of Directors
Portage County Legal Aid, Past President
Central Wisconsin Sail and Power Squadron
Executive Officer
Instructor of the DNR approved Boating Course as well as advanced courses